Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 cups water
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tablespoon honey (for tea) or lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla; stir in optional chocolate chips if using.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated; leave small lumps.
- Preheat waffle iron and cook batter until golden and crisp.
- Brew tea by steeping Earl Grey bags in hot water 3–5 minutes; stir in honey if desired.
- Serve waffles warm with maple syrup, tea on the side, and fresh berries if available.
Notes
- Preheat your waffle iron for best crispness.
- Avoid overmixing; a few lumps keep waffles fluffy.
- Keep warm on a rack between batches to maintain crispness.
- Pair with a light, fruity tea for a balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Method: Waffle iron and stovetop tea infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 waffles + tea)
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
